blondie Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 well - the phone rang at lunch time and we now have our ofsted tomorrow after 5 years of waiting. can anyone who had recently had an ofsted give me heads up what they are looking at in particular - guess its the fundemental british values etc -anything else? Quote
lsp Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Sorry can't help but good luck to you and your team! Quote
Rafa Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Yes good luck blondie, let us know how you get on! Our Ofsted in May was Teaching (with childs input) and children being able to choose resources! Quote
Panders Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 We had ours in July, as Rafa has said, adult led activities, EAL, and safeguarding. Good luck Quote
hopeytg Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 I've been told they will want to track the progress of any SEN, EAL, funded 2yr olds, EYPP and 'gifted'. Staff need to understand British values and risk assessment. Good luck x Quote
tish501 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 At least we know it is working then...half a days notice....good luck to you and your staff...only thing is you now have a sleepless night ahead for you all xxx Quote
Guest Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Do you have plans for WRAP training in place? Good luck, will be sending you positive thoughts. Quote
thumperrabbit Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Definitely Bristish Values - Prevent - for us at the beginning of year it was adult led activity - tracking of children & how the yr2 funded, sen children etc were doing - free choice of resources - safeguarding - Enco related stuff Good Luck!! Quote
louby loo Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Okayyy... I'll ask..--- what does WRAP stand for ? Best of luck for tomorrow Blondie. :1b :1b :1b 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 All good wishes will keep everything crossed for you! Quote
blondie Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Okayyy... I'll ask..--- what does WRAP stand for ? Best of luck for tomorrow Blondie. :1b :1b :1b was going to ask that too!! 1 Quote
manor Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Hi louby loo The Prevent duty Departmental advice for schools and childcare providers June 2015 Staff training The statutory guidance refers to the importance of Prevent awareness training to equip staff to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism and to challenge extremist ideas. The Home Office has developed a core training product for this purpose – Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP). There are a number of professionals – particularly in safeguarding roles - working within Local Authorities, the Police, Health and Higher and Further Education who are accredited WRAP trained facilitators. We are working to build capacity within the system to deliver training. Individual schools and childcare providers are best placed to assess their training needs in the light of their assessment of the risk. As a minimum, however, schools should ensure that the Designated Safeguarding Lead undertakes Prevent awareness training and is able to provide advice and support to other members of staff on protecting children from the risk of radicalisation. We recognise that it can be more difficult for many childcare providers, such as childminders, to attend training and we are considering other ways in which they can increase their awareness and be able to demonstrate that. This advice is one way of raising childcare providers‟ awareness. Edited September 24, 2015 by manor Quote
eyfs1966 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Very best of luck to you. Please let us know how it goes. At least the waiting will soon finally be over!!!! Quote
Stargrower Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Oh enough acronyms, I can't keep up! Very best of luck. Just think...Saturday morning and no Ofsted looming! :1b Quote
eyfs1966 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Have you "survived" the visit, and do you have enough energy remaining to fill us all in? I do so hope everything went very well for you. 1 Quote
catma Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Really recommend everyone reads the current Ofsted handbook - all the answers to what is being evaluated are in there. No need to guess or worry about second hand info. Cx Edited September 25, 2015 by catma 6 Quote
blondie Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) the lady was lovely - she wasn't there to catch us out like they used to be and just wanted us to promote ourselves. she tracked a funded two year old and asked about our eypp children (none at the moment but said how we had supported the ones that left in the summer) also lots of safeguarding but absolutely nothing on british values and prevent and we were so ready too. spoke lots to two newish staff - especially about safeguarding, next steps and planning. also asked to see dbs list of staff and committee - didnt look at staff files or training all in all a positive experience and we are happy with our result. Edited September 25, 2015 by blondie 10 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Well done Blondie ......and relax :-) Quote
blondie Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Well done Blondie ......and relax :-) thank you - will be a glass of wine tonight. did have to laugh as just received an email from educare (online learning) advertising a new course "managing your ofsted inspection from september 2015" - too late for me lol but might be helpful for someone else . 3 Quote
tish501 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Well done to all of you have a love relaxing weekend ...you deserve it xx Quote
eyfs1966 Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 well done! Relax.............. and put your feet up this weekend! Quote
thumperrabbit Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Well done, enjoy the weekend. wondering did the 1/2 a day notice make it any better for you? was it less stressful because you arrived 'in the zone' so to speak? 1 Quote
Rafa Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Well done, enjoy the weekend. wondering did the 1/2 a day notice make it any better for you? was it less stressful because you arrived 'in the zone' so to speak? Good question thumperrabbit! 1 Quote
LKeyteach Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Well done Blondie and team. And thanks for all your feedback it is so useful. Quote
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